Federica Mogherini

ANKARA, Turkey — The European Union’s foreign policy chief expressed “strong concerns” on Thursday over the continued detentions of academics and activists in Turkey. Speaking at a news conference after talks with Turkey’s foreign minister, Federica Mogherini also called for the release from jail of Turkey’s former pro-Kurdish party leader, in line with a European … Continue reading ANKARA, Turkey | EU uneasy over continued detention of activists in Turkey→

HELSINKI — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin (all times local): 1:05 p.m. President Vladimir Putin has arrived late for his high-profile meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump — another display of the Russian’s leader famous lack of punctuality. Putin’s plane touched down in Helsinki 30 minutes later than … Continue reading HELSINKI | The Latest: Putin arrives in Helsinki late for Trump meeting→

HELSINKI — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin (all times local): 12:35 p.m. U.S. first lady Melania Trump says she and her Finnish counterpart had a “good conversation about issues facing our nations.” Mrs. Trump says in a tweet that she enjoyed Monday’s talk, adding “Thank you to @JenniHaukio … Continue reading HELSINKI | The Latest: Melania Trump meets with Finnish counterpart→